The St. Louis jewelers, Mermod-Jaccard, seems to have sold a huge lineup of watches made for them by just about everyone, including the Swiss.I know some were Railroad grade, but does anyone know if any railroads approved their watches for service?Also, were they themselves watch inspectors?I didn't see their mame on Tom's inspector list.Thanks again, Ted.

Ted, most of the Mermod watches I have seen are mainly 'Jewelery' type watches, fancy dials, solid gold cases etc....I have one and it an 0s in a solid gold case....I have never seen one that would be allowed in RR service....But I have not seen them all....

Regards,

Jerry

Thanks Jerry.They had some 16&18S Hamilton ,and 18S '92 model RR grade Walthams made and marked for them.I've seen pictures in some of Roy Ehrhardt's books, that's why I was asking.I think the railroads did kind of frown on those private labels, though.Take care, Ted.